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Author Archives: Thom

Get Off Your Ass: Why Daily Exercise is the Coolest Thing You Can Do

We all know how tempting it is to binge-watch our favorite shows and skip the gym. But here’s the deal: daily exercise is seriously important, and it can bring you some seriously awesome benefits. So, put down that remote, slip on your sneakers,…

Bye-Bye Sugar: Why Cutting Back is the Wisest Thing You Can Do

We all know how tempting that sweet stuff can be. But here’s the deal: reducing sugar in your life can actually bring you some seriously awesome benefits. Trust me, it’s time to say “bye-bye” to sugar and embrace a healthier lifestyle. So grab…

Intermittent Fasting: A Sensible Strategy that Boosts Health and Fits Your Schedule

Come along while I venture into the fascinating realm of intermittent fasting, a trendy eating pattern that’s been making waves in the wellness community. So, put your forks down and let’s explore the awesome benefits of giving your digestive system a break! Now,…

The Keto Kraze: Unleashing the Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet

Let’s dive headfirst into the world of the ketogenic diet, or as it’s more affectionately known, the “keto” diet. So, grab your avocados and bacon, because we’re about to explore the amazing benefits this low-carb, high-fat lifestyle has to offer! First things first,…

Terrance McKenna on Sugar: Unraveling the Sweet Conundrum

Indulge me good people. I want to dive into the fascinating world of the late Terrance McKenna, an enigmatic philosopher, ethnobotanist, and psychonaut who had some pretty interesting thoughts on a subject we all have a love-hate relationship with: sugar. So, grab a…

The history of human emotions by Tiffany Watt Smith from TED Talks Daily

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ted-talks-daily/id160904630?mt=2&i=1000397690787 The words we use to describe our emotions affect how we feel, says historian Tiffany Watt Smith, and they’ve often changed (sometimes very dramatically) in response to new cultural expectations and ideas. Take nostalgia, for instance: first defined in 1688 as an…

Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death, and Jazz Chickens by Eddie Izzard

believe me book cover

https://www.amazon.com/Believe-Me-Memoir-Death-Chickens/product-reviews/0399175830/ I had no idea who Eddie Izzard was until I was flipping through channels one night, many years ago, and came across his comedy special Dress To Kill on HBO. I stayed for a couple of minutes to listen, and I have…

Rise Alarm Clock

alarm clock

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rise-alarm-clock/id577221529?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 If waking up were easy, we wouldn’t be out inventing alarm clocks that explode or sound like the end of times. The Rise Alarm Clock app is beautifully designed and makes waking up about as pleasant as possible. It’s super simple to…

Organic Cocoa Powder by Anthony’s

organic cocoa bag

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F7SU64K/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_c_0WWoAbHXFEPQK?th=1 Once received, I opened the pouch and first took a deep sniff. My god, it has an actual cocoa smell, not just the smell of dust like supermarket cocoas! I was immediately optimistic, and set out to make a fairly basic chewy/fudgy…

Meditation: Transforming Fear from Tara Brach 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tara-brach/id265264862?mt=2&i=1000397826921 This guided practice invites us to identify a situation where we habitually become anxious or fearful, and then to explore bringing mindfulness and self-compassion to where we feel most vulnerable. By engaging fear with an embodied and caring presence, we discover the…